Part Time / PRN Weekend Occupational Therapist / COTA
Fitness for Health is seeking passionate, energetic Occupational Therapists (OTRs) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to join our growing team! We are an innovative outpatient practice specializing in neurological, developmental, sensory, orthopedic, and visual rehabilitation through individualized, movement-based therapy. We are primarily interested in candidates with floating weekend availability, but additional weekday hours may be available as well.
Our therapists work one-on-one with children and adolescents presenting with a wide variety of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental coordination disorder, cerebral palsy, genetic syndromes, concussion, orthopedic conditions, executive functioning challenges, retained reflexes, visual processing deficits, and sensory processing differences.
If you enjoy combining neuroscience, movement, play, and creativity to help children reach their fullest potential, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
Provide individualized occupational therapy interventions to pediatric clients.
Evaluate and treat children with neurological, developmental, orthopedic, sensory, visual-motor, and executive functioning challenges.
Address underlying motor, sensory, cognitive, and visual skills that support meaningful participation in school, home, play, and community activities.
Collaborate closely with families and an interdisciplinary team to maximize outcomes.
Develop individualized home programs and caregiver education.
Complete documentation in a timely manner.
Our Treatment Philosophy
At Fitness for Health, we believe meaningful change occurs by addressing the root causes of functional challenges—not simply compensating for them. Our therapists utilize a neurodevelopmental and evidence-based approach to improve:
Motor planning and coordination
Balance and postural control
Primitive reflex integration
Sensory processing and self-regulation
Executive functioning
Visual processing and visual-motor integration
Strength, endurance, and body awareness
Fine motor and handwriting skills
Functional independence in daily occupations
Treatment sessions are active, engaging, and individualized, incorporating movement, play, therapeutic exercise, and technology to maximize neuroplasticity and motor learning.
Our Clinic
Fitness for Health offers therapists access to a unique treatment environment, including:
Large therapeutic gym
Interactive rehabilitation technology and exergaming systems
Balance and vestibular equipment
Functional strengthening equipment
Visual-motor training tools
Sensory integration equipment
Private treatment rooms for fine motor and handwriting intervention
We encourage therapists to think creatively and utilize movement-based interventions that keep children motivated while targeting meaningful functional outcomes.
Qualifications
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Current Maryland Occupational Therapy License (or eligibility)
NBCOT Certification
Pediatric experience preferred (new graduates with strong pediatric fieldwork are welcome to apply)
Schedule
PRN and Part-Time positions available
Weekend availability (Saturday and/or Sunday) required
Additional weekday hours available based on clinic needs
What We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate is:
Passionate about pediatric neurorehabilitation
Interested in treating the whole child rather than isolated symptoms
Creative, energetic, and movement-oriented
Excited to learn and collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team
Comfortable working with children across a wide range of developmental and neurological diagnoses
Committed to providing exceptional family-centered care
Why Join Fitness for Health?
One-on-one treatment sessions
Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team
Mentorship and opportunities for professional growth
Innovative treatment technology and therapeutic gym
Flexible scheduling
Diverse caseload with opportunities to develop expertise in pediatric neurology and developmental rehabilitation
Positive clinic culture focused on clinical excellence and individualized care